National Wildlife Refuge · Florida · FWS Region 4

St. Johns National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

St. Johns National Wildlife Refuge is located in Brevard County, Florida, with about 6,356 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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St. Johns NWR hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at St. Johns NWR

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 6,416 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed6,416 ac 100%
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Station Closed 6,416 —

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid Florida hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at St. Johns NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for St. Johns NWR.

How to get to St. Johns NWR

Navigate

Destination: St. Johns National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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28.56057, -80.88658
DMS
28°33′38.1″N 80°53′11.7″W

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Nearest towns

  • Titusville, FL5.8 mi SW of town
  • Orlando, FL30 mi E of town
  • Melbourne, FL37 mi NW of town
  • Daytona Beach, FL46 mi S of town

Closest airports

  • MCO Orlando Intl27 mi
  • TPA Tampa Intl108 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at St. Johns NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in New York local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM7:46 PM12h 45m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:37 AM7:07 AM7:29 PM12h 22m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:45 AM7:15 AM7:10 PM11h 55m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:53 AM7:23 AM6:54 PM11h 32m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM5:39 PM11h 05m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM5:30 PM10h 45m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM5:26 PM10h 28m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:38 AM7:08 AM5:28 PM10h 20m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:45 AM7:15 AM5:37 PM10h 21m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:46 AM7:16 AM5:47 PM10h 30m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:41 AM7:11 AM6:01 PM10h 50m

Computed for 28.561, -80.887 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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St. Johns NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at St. Johns NWR?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at St. Johns National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt St. Johns NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for St. Johns NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Where is St. Johns NWR located?

St. Johns National Wildlife Refuge is in Brevard County, Florida, about 6 miles SW of Titusville, FL (straight-line). GPS: 28.56057, -80.88658.

What are legal shooting hours at St. Johns NWR?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.